Ford E-350 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 922 owner complaints and 100 safety recalls on file for the Ford E-350, across 33 model years (1995–2027). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (79). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Ford E-350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical E-350 year: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 E-350: 79 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1999 E-350: 72 complaints, 9 recalls
- 1995 E-350: 69 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 E-350: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2024 E-350: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2025 E-350: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford E-350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires problems | 150 | 18 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 130 | 16 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 116 | 15 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 84 | 23 | 4 |
| Steering | 83 | 23 | 7 |
| Suspension | 67 | 23 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 60 | 13 | 0 |
| Engine | 57 | 20 | 0 |
| Power Train | 56 | 23 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 16 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 | 14 | 0 |
| Structure | 32 | 16 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 19 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 25 | 13 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 12 | 1 |
| Wheels | 22 | 13 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 10 | 11 |
| Equipment | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford E-350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-350 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 E-350 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 E-350 | 2 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2024 E-350 | 2 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2023 E-350 | 3 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2022 E-350 | 14 | 3 | — | Steering | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 E-350 | 22 | 6 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2020 E-350 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 E-350 | 3 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2018 E-350 | 3 | 4 | — | Power Train | |
| 2017 E-350 | 13 | 4 | — | Steering | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 E-350 | 5 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2015 E-350 | 7 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2014 E-350 | 17 | 11 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 E-350 | 13 | 9 | — | Suspension | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 E-350 | 16 | 12 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 E-350 | 19 | 18 | — | Tires | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 E-350 | 17 | 16 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 E-350 | 10 | 25 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 E-350 | 39 | 30 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 E-350 | 18 | 33 | — | Tires | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2006 E-350 | 53 | 37 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 E-350 | 55 | 14 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 E-350 | 46 | 9 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 E-350 | 46 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 E-350 | 53 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 E-350 | 52 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 E-350 | 59 | 8 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 E-350 | 72 | 9 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 E-350 | 63 | 8 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 E-350 | 79 | 5 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 E-350 | 50 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 E-350 | 69 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford E-350 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (69), 1996 (50), 1997 (79), 1998 (63), 1999 (72), 2000 (59), 2001 (52), 2002 (53), 2003 (46), 2004 (46), 2005 (55), 2006 (53), 2008 (39) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical E-350 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford E-350?
Tires, with 150 complaints across 18 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford E-350 have?
100 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.